Watercolour at Tate Britain – in pictures

Watercolour at Tate Britain – in pictures

This
ambitious new show on watercolour art spans 800 years, and includes everything from war art to botanical illustrations, 18th-century abstraction to modern classicism. Works by William Blake, Anish Kapoor, JMW Turner, Tracey Emin and many others showcase a genre with a long-lasting emotional appeal in the UK. Here's a sample of the work on offer

Despite associations with Victorian ladies and flower paintings, watercolour has often been far from wishy-washy. The Tate's new survey – from the haunting visions of William Blake to intimate scenes by Tracey Emin – shows the medium's versatility and power. By Kathryn Hughes